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Leigh

Nebraska · 405 residents · 0.599 sq mi
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Leigh has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,607. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $57,900. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
405
−8%since 2000
from 442 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
676 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+4%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3593984374755141990201020202024Leigh
2024443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,607
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,597
+41%since 2000
from $17,423 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$336
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−50.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−2%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(434)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(32)
Diversity Score
8
+75%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+91%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.1%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leigh, Nebraska?

Leigh, Nebraska has about 405 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leigh, Nebraska?

The typical household in Leigh, Nebraska earns about $41,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leigh, Nebraska expensive?

In Leigh, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $57,900, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Leigh, Nebraska?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Leigh, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leigh, Nebraska?

About 8.1% of people in Leigh, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Leigh, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Leigh, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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